Archive · 12 Nov 2025
India's Workplace Revolution: Flexibility, Quality, and Sustainability Key for 2026
Imagine companies are thinking about how to make their offices better places to work in the next year or two.
A new report looked at what companies in places like India and other parts of Asia are doing.
They found that companies want their offices to be flexible, meaning people can work in different ways, like from home sometimes.
They also want the offices to be high quality, with nice designs and good technology.
Being kind to the planet by being sustainable is also very important, with many new buildings being "green."
In India, companies are really focusing on making sure everyone feels included.
So, the big changes are about having more flexible spaces, better quality workplaces, and being more sustainable and inclusive.
This is changing how offices are designed and used to help people do their best work.
India's office market is prioritizing inclusivity and sustainability, leading the APAC region in these areas.
Key workplace trends for 2026 include hybrid work models, quality improvements, employee needs fulfillment, sustainability, and technological adeptness.
India's Grade A office space demand is robust, projected at 70 million sq ft in 2025, with flexible workspaces expected to drive nearly 20% of this demand.
Companies are investing in workplace quality and employee experience, with a focus on design, collaborative zones, and wellness.
Over 80% of upcoming Grade A office supply in India is expected to be green-certified, demonstrating a commitment to environmental goals.
- Who
- Corporate occupiers in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in India.
- What
- A report on the evolving workplace landscape, highlighting flexibility, quality, sustainability, and inclusivity as key drivers for 2026.
- When
- Report insights relate to 2026 and beyond, with data referencing recent investments and future plans. Published November 12, 2025.
- Where
- Asia Pacific region, with specific focus on India's office market.
- Why
- To understand and guide the 'workplace revolution' by identifying key occupier priorities and emerging trends in office space strategy.
Report Findings
Future Implications
Workplace Priorities
Report Findings
Nearly half of APAC organizations (48%) are investing in workplace quality and employee experience. India's office market already prioritizes inclusivity and sustainability.
Future Implications
Organizations aligning strategy, design, and technology will accelerate success by creating workplaces that empower people and deliver long-term value.
Hybrid Work Models
Report Findings
47% of companies have hybrid work models, but traditional structures with attendance mandates and assigned seating persist.
Future Implications
Flex spaces are expected to drive nearly 20% of Grade A office demand, supporting hybrid models and achieving cost efficiency and agility.
Sustainability Efforts
Report Findings
Over 80% of upcoming Grade A supply in India is expected to be green-certified. 67% of Indian businesses collaborate with landlords on sustainability.
Future Implications
While green certifications are becoming the norm, the fulfillment of broader ESG goals remains a key monitorable, and bridging gaps in sustainability action is crucial.
- Report Name
- 2026 Asia Pacific Workplace Insights
- Report Publisher
- Colliers
- Report Focus
- Workplace revolution across Asia Pacific, with a focus on India
- Survey Size
- Over 800 corporate occupiers across APAC
- Key Indian Market Trends
- Focus on quality, hybrid models, inclusivity, sustainability, and flex spaces
- Projected Grade A Office Demand (India, 2025)
- 70 million square feet
- Projected New Supply (India, 2025)
- 60 million square feet
- Projected Flex Space Demand Contribution (India)
- Nearly 20% of Grade A office demand
Sources
Adaptability, experimental workstyles will define future of work: Report
Adaptability, experimental workstyles will define future of work: Report
Over 40% of Indias IT, gig workforce uses AI tools; employability soars to 56%: Report
